Temporal Stability of the Human Skin Microbiome

Communities of skin microbes, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses, remain highly stable in individuals over time, despite exposure to other individuals, clothing and environments, according to new research by NHGRI and NCI scientists. Future studies may help researchers understand how various exposures or disease states alter these skin microbes and, eventually, lead to improved treatments. The study appeared May 5 in Cell.
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